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Everything you should Know about the Chemotherapy for Colon Cancer

  • indiacancer
  • Aug 30, 2019
  • 2 min read

Colorectal cancer is a type of cancer which starts growing in the colon or the rectum, which is a part of large intestine. It is also known as Bowel cancer. Most colorectal cancer start growing on the inner lining of the colon or rectum. These growths are called polyps. According to WHO (world health organisation), colorectal cancer is second most common cancer worldwide. Chemotherapy referred as chemo is often used to treat colorectal cancer. It's the use of anti-cancer drugs to kill cancer cells. Chemotherapy for colorectal cancer depends on what type of cancer you have and how you are treated, how big it is and whether it has spread over the body or not. As it circulated throughout the body in the bloodstreams and affects the cancer cells all over the body.



When do doctors recommend chemotherapy ?


Doctors recommend chemotherapy before and after cancer treatment. Sometimes it is given by mouth. And a hospital stay may be required. Aim of chemotherapy before surgery is to reduce the risk of surgery. And after surgery aim of chemotherapy is to lower the risk of cancer coming back in future. Surgery only removes the cancer from the area.The side effects are mainly depend on drugs and doses. These drugs can harm the normal cells, digestive track, cells in hair roots etc. Most of the side effects go away after treatment ends.


How much does it cost ?


The cost of chemotherapy for colon cancer in India can vary on diagnosis and condition of patient. Average cost depending on cities can vary as per the highest rate of approx ₹ 4,00,000 to ₹ 5,00,000 to the lowest cost of about 2,00,000 to 3,00,000 so the average cost is in between ₹ 3,00,000 to ₹ 4,00,000. It even depends on type of hospital, surgeon, there facilities, how surgery is performed, use of insurance or name and fame of hospital or doctor.Typical costs for colon surgery outside India vary depending on how the surgery is performed can range from an average of $24,196 to $31,601 depending on cities.

Which are the best hospitals In India ?


Our top hospitals in India are equipped with best cancer treatment in India. And our doctors are ready to treat you for your suffering. Some of our best cancer treatment hospitals in India are:-

• Apollo CBCC Cancer Care

• HCG Hospital, Bangalore

• American Oncology Institute, Hyderabad

• Cytecare hospital, Bangalore

• Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai

• Primus Super Speciality Hospital

• Artemis Hospitals, Gurugram

• AMRI Hospital, Saltlake City, Kolkata

• Gleaneagles Global Hospital, Perumbakkam,Chennai

• VPS Lakeshore, Cochin

• Candrol - Cancer Treatment and Research Center - Jaipur

• Vydehi Cancer Center Hospital in Bangalore


How to Contact ?

At India Cancer Surgery Site, You can contact us by filling free consultation form through which we can connect you. With the best cancer surgeons in India , advanced equipment in our hospitals and empathetic patient care, we are well positioned to offer our international patients breadth of services. We will help you for your suffering.

International Helpline Number : +91 9371770341


 
 
 

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